Notice2026-07857
Intent To Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection of Information: Insider Threat Incident Reporting Tool
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Published
April 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentTransportation Security Administration
Abstract
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection involves the submission of details by the public, concerning potential insider threats, as well as any pertinent information regarding the person(s) involved in the reported event.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 78 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21831-21832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07857]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection
of Information: Insider Threat Incident Reporting Tool
AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites
public comment on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted
below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The
ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected
burden. The collection involves the submission of details by the
public, concerning potential insider threats, as well as any pertinent
information regarding the person(s) involved in the reported event.
DATES: Send your comments by June 22, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e7b3b4a6b7b5a6a7939486c9838f94c9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="71252230212330310502105f1519025f161e07">[email protected]</span></a> or delivered
to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology, TSA-11, Transportation
Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA
20598-6011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh at the above
address, or by telephone (571) 227-2062.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it
displays a valid OMB control number. The ICR documentation will be
available at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov">https://www.reginfo.gov</a> upon its submission to OMB.
Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following
information collection, TSA is soliciting comments to--
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
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(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
Information Collection Requirement
Under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, TSA is
responsible for security in all modes of transportation, including
screening operations for passenger air transportation and for carrying
out such other duties it considers appropriate relating to
transportation security.\1\ Under DHS Instruction 262-05-002,
``Information Sharing and Safeguarding: Insider Threat Program,''
issued on October 1, 2019, DHS established requirements, standards, and
assigned responsibilities for DHS agencies to implement an insider
threat detection and prevention program. This documents also defines
``Insider Threat'' and ``Insider.'' An ``insider'' is any person who
has or who had authorized access to any DHS facility, information,
equipment, network, or system. An ``Insider Threat'' is defined as the
threat that an insider will use his or her authorized access, wittingly
or unwittingly, to do harm to the Department's mission, resources,
personnel, facilities, information, equipment, networks, or systems.
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\1\ See sec. 101(a) of the Aviation and Transportation Security
Act, Public Law 107-71 (115 Stat. 597-598, Nov. 19, 2001), as
codified at 49 U.S.C. 114(d) and (f). See also Memorandum, Expanding
the Scope of the Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat
Program (submitted Dec. 7, 2016, approved Jan. 3, 2017);
Presidential Memorandum, National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum
Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs (Nov. 21,
2012); Executive Order 13587, Structural Reforms To Improve the
Security of Classified Networks and the Responsible Sharing and
Safeguarding of Classified Information, 76 FR 63811 (October 7,
2011).
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TSA created the Insider Threat Program in compliance with the DHS
Instruction's requirements for DHS components. The program's purpose is
to detect, deter, and mitigate threats that an individual with
authorized access to sensitive areas and/or information, wittingly or
unwittingly misuse or allow others to misuse this access to exploit
vulnerabilities in an effort to compromise security, facilitate
criminal activity, terrorism, or other illicit actions that inflict
harm to people, organizations, the transportation system, or national
security, including transportation sector personnel, operations,
information, systems and critical infrastructure. The program operates
as a partnership among TSA, aviation, mass transit, and maritime
sectors, as well as with state and local law enforcement.
To ensure consistency with the directive, TSA created the Insider
Threat Reporting Tool, which collects information on potential insider
threats. TSA is requesting OMB's approval of the Insider Threat
Incident Reporting Tool as a Common Form to permit Federal agency users
beyond the agency that created the form (e.g., DHS or U.S. Office of
Personnel Management) to streamline the information collection process
in coordination with OMB.
Purpose and Description of Data Collection
The Insider Threat Incident Reporting Tool is an online application
where the public can submit inquiries regarding potential insider
threats by providing personal information and other specific data
regarding the person or situation deemed to be an insider threat. TSA
uses the information collected to review the potential insider threats
and to determine if further evaluation and follow-up is necessary. The
collection may include individual personal information and/or
appearance, and the details surrounding the situation alleged to be the
potential insider threat. TSA requires submitters to attest that all
information submitted is true.
The likely respondents to this proposed information collection are
any person who has or who had authorized access to any DHS facility,
information, equipment, network, or system, including individuals
detailed or assigned to DHS. TSA estimates that an average of
approximately 312 respondents will be completing the Insider Threat
Incident Reporting Tool annually. TSA estimates that it takes
approximately 10 minutes (0.16667 hours) to complete and submit the
report, resulting in the annual burden of 52 hours.
Use of Results
TSA Insider Threat Reporting Tool will use the reported information
to detect, prevent and mitigate threats. In compliance with the
Government Paperwork Elimination Act, the collection uses an online web
tool, available at <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/travel/insider-threat">https://www.tsa.gov/travel/insider-threat</a>. All
submissions are sent through a secure TSA internal network drive
accessible only by authorized personnel. TSA will protect the
information in accordance with DHS Directive 262-05-002.
Dated: April 20, 2026.
Christina A. Walsh,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology, Transportation
Security Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-07857 Filed 4-22-26; 8:45 am]
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